Carbon intensity of energy in the U.S. is falling, but progress varies widely by state
The carbon intensity of power generation has fallen 18% in a four year span nationwide. The profile of the states varies widely, highlighting opportunities for renewables development.
Agrivoltaics: Co-locating solar and agriculture yields mutual benefits
National labs and universities are exploring the synergies of co-locating solar with cattle or sheep, crops, pollinator-friendly native plants, soil rehabilitation and other ecosystem services.
Energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining slows the march to 100% renewables
Crypto mining electricity use can exceed that of large, developed nations. Solar and storage can help cut carbon impact, but could the power be best used elsewhere?
Enphase partners with Home Connect to manage home appliances from a single app
Integrated clean home energy and smart appliances platform lets users run appliances on battery-stored solar energy in pre-determined time frames.
Global study finds over half of consumers want net-zero homes
Schneider Electric’s global survey of customers also found 72% of consumers consider reducing carbon footprint a personal priority.
EV shipping is set to blow internal combustion engines out of the water
Modeling 5 to 10 GWh electrified containerships, researchers find that 40% of routes today could be electrified in an economically viable manner, before considering environmental costs.
Historic drought and heat highlight need for rooftop solar in California
Environmental Working Group calls on Governor Newsom and state regulators to reject the recent anti-rooftop solar ruling working its way through the California Public Utilities Commission.
Jack’s Solar Garden blends agriculture, solar energy, and community
The Boulder, Colorado community garden serves as a case study and research site for the practice of agrivoltaics.
Chicago commits to 100% renewable energy by 2025
Mayor Lightfoot made a commitment to purchase renewable energy for all city facilities and operations by 2025.
SEIA and environmental groups comment on proposed changes to Community Reinvestment Act
In May federal banking regulators proposed sweeping changes, which include shoring up the underserved against climate disasters, but SEIA and environmental groups asked them to go further in financing renewables to benefit LMI communities.
